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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Rick Aberle, Apostolic Home

Wednesday, July 29

“Living to serve.” That phrase is part of the FFA motto taught to high school agricultural students. It has been taken to heart by a rural Kansan who has applied his service to developing the best possible residential living and care for senior citizens... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Adopts New Dog Leash Policy to Enhance Safety on Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has adopted a new Dog Control Policy requiring all dogs on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to be under the physical control of their owner or handler while on the property. The policy is designed to enhance the... Read More.

Kansas Wheat to Host Free Wheat Rx Programs in Hays and Wichita

Friday, July 24

KANSAS - Wheat Rx is a partnership between Kansas Wheat and K-State Research and Extension to disseminate the latest research recommendations for high-yielding and high-quality wheat to Kansas wheat farmers. Kansas Wheat and K-State Research and Extension will host two free Wheat Rx educational programs... Read More.

Cattlemen’s Clinic to Equip Local Producers with Modern Tools and Insights

Thursday, July 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) is hosting a Cattlemen’s Clinic to help local cattle producers stay current on emerging tools and management practices. The event will feature sessions on virtual fencing, mineral nutrition and trace mineral programs, weaning strategies, and parasite control... Read More.

Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Commission Meeting to Be Held July 22

Monday, July 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The 62nd Annual Meeting of the Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Commission (KOARC) will be held in Room 180 of the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, located at 5015 E 29th Street N in Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11:00... Read More.

Humboldt Farmer Named 2026 Corn Advocate of the Year

Friday, July 17

Kylie Geffert of Humboldt has been recognized by the National Corn Growers Associaton as one of four 2026 Corn Advocates of the year. In a news release, NCGA said Geffert and the other three honorees have been relable advocates for America's corn farmers... Read More.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Issues Historic Third Consecutive Proclamation Honoring Antique Tractor Preservation Day

Friday, July 17

Michael Hinton, Founder of National Antique Tractor Preservation Day, 2025 National Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee, and Creator of TalkingTractors.com, Continues to Champion America's Agricultural Heritage TOPEKA, Kan. — For the third consecutive year, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued an official proclamation recognizing Antique... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Celebrates 89 Years of Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo

Tuesday, July 14

The Pretty Prairie Rodeo, known for decades as Kansas’ Largest Night Rodeo, is in its 89th season this year. Pretty Prairie native Julie Graber has been involved with the rodeo her entire life. For the past 27 years, she has been a member of the... Read More.

Soil & Soul: Tackling Farm Stress Together in Central Kansas

Friday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - When you live in Kansas, you know farming isn’t just a job - it’s a way of life, a family legacy, and the heartbeat of our rural communities. But these days, the fields feel heavier, not just with the weight of... Read More.

Nebraska Officially Recognizes Antique Tractor Preservation Day, Joining Growing National Agricultural Heritage Initiative

Wednesday, July 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan., - July 7, 2026 — Nebraska has become the latest state to officially recognize Antique Tractor Preservation Day, as Governor Jim Pillen today proclaimed August 22, 2026, as Antique Tractor Preservation Day in the State of Nebraska. The proclamation recognizes the nationally... Read More.

Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, July 7

KANSAS - This is day 12 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest continued over the holiday weekend, with farmers finishing up... Read More.

Registration Now Open for 2026 Kansas Ag Growth Summit

Monday, July 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture invites you to join them in Manhattan this summer as they discuss growth opportunities for agriculture at the 11th annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, August 20, at the Hilton Garden Inn at 410... Read More.